How to Get Free Virtual Debit Card for International Transactions- Paypal, PSN, Google Wallet

In this post, I am going to tell you about how to get a free virtual debit card which works on Paypal, Google Play Store, Sony Playstation Network, etc.

Most Indian banks provide customers with classic debit cards which don’t work for international transactions. For example, when I opened a savings account in State Bank of India, they issued a classic debit card to me. These cards are good until you need to buy from outside India and use on Paypal, Sony Playstation Network, Google Play Store, etc.

Recently I needed an international card to link with Paypal. I wanted to buy Schema theme by MyThemeShop for my blog. My SBI debit card didn’t work on Paypal. Now I had two options – get a new international debit card from SBI or get a SBI credit card.

I applied for SBI Unnati credit card online because it’s a secured credit card by SBI and I didn’t have a credit score. But the thing was nobody called me from SBI Credit Card department. I didn’t want to go to bank to apply because of long queues.

While I was waiting for credit card callback, an amazing offer came for Playstation Plus membership which was available for just Rs. 2799 instead of usual price of Rs. 3799. I wanted to buy it for my PS4. But my SBI debit card didn’t work on Playstation Network too because it’s also an international transaction. It does not matter if the prices are shown in INR.

I also have digibank by DBS account and a free physical debit card which worked on AliExpress. I tried it too on both Paypal and Playstation network but it didn’t work.

Now I was getting desperate for an international card because both MyThemeShop and Playstation Plus offers were going to expire. So I thought of marking my classic debit card as stolen and applying for international debit card from OnlineSBI net banking.

Then I came across an offer on Flipkart site in which they were giving 99% off with Kotak 811. So one can buy a product worth Rs. 300 for just Rs. 3. So I applied through their app but I was disappointed because I didn’t get a virtual debit card.

Actually Kotak 811 couldn’t do my eKYC through Aadhaar because my mobile number was not linked to my Aadhaar number. Although I did KYC later for a full fledged Kotak 811 account but couldn’t get the Flipkart offer because it expired. But I could use the Virtual debit card on Paypal, Playstation Network and Google Play Store which was a big relief to me.

It saved my money as I didn’t have to pay extra charges for new debit card from SBI. Also there was no sign of credit card from SBI.

Now I am going to tell you how to get a free Virtual debit card from Kotak 811 which works for international transactions. The guide will be divided for two types of people- one whose mobile numbers are linked to Aadhaar for OTP and the other whose mobile numbers are not linked to Aadhaar.

4. Now enter your Aadhaar number. But since it is not linked with mobile number, you will not be able to verify it using OTP.

5. Now enter your PAN and fill up other details.

6. Now your account will be opened but it will be a Kotak 811 Lite account which doesn’t give Virtual Debit card.

7. Now you will need to schedule an appointment from app with Kotak agent for biometric verification at your home. You can also go to nearest Kotak branch for the same. I didn’t apply for appointment but I got a call from them for same.

8. After verification, your account will be changed to Kotak 811 Full KYC account and you will get a free Virtual Debit card. It took 2 days for me but I don’t know current scenario.

9. Now transfer the required money to your Kotak 811 account using net banking or UPI so that you can use it for international transactions.

Where Can Kotak 811 Free Virtual Debit Card Be Used?

This card can be used for any online transaction in Indian and international websites.

I used it at Paypal, Playstation Network and Google Playstation. It worked flawlessly as you can see in below image.

I use this account just for international transactions. You can also get physical debit card from Kotak 811 but it’s not free. It is charged at Rs. 299 per annum.

That’s the end for this guide. Hope this helps in your international transactions.

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43 Comments

Hello sir, I got kotak debit card but when try to add in apple payment it is not accepting why? Should I activate for international payments or already i have

Tarun SinghAugust 10, 2018

Yes, you should activate international payments when paying on Apple.

Rajat ChaturvediSeptember 6, 2018

Is that BMS voucher on 2000 adding is working? And how to ENABLE international transaction in that VIRTUAL debit card(Not the physical one)?

Thanks in advance.

Tarun SinghOctober 15, 2018

I don’t think that offer is working. International transactions are enable by default on the virtual debit card.

KFebruary 11, 2018

I am getting an error while entering addresslines please help!! I have already added about 2500 Rs to my wallet

Tarun SinghAugust 10, 2018

Try entering every detail in capital letters. Use ‘-‘ instead of ‘/’ in addresses. Also if you are talking about Playstation, how did you add money to wallet without entering address?

PinkuJanuary 19, 2018

Hello sir.. I can’t able to create account.. because of my location.. can you help me ?

Tarun SinghAugust 10, 2018

I can’t help in that case since it is in the hands of Kotak.

SureshJanuary 13, 2018

Through kotak 811 Can I upload money to skrill account.. it is possible? Clarify..

Tarun SinghAugust 10, 2018

Yes, you can.

DharmendraDecember 7, 2017

Hello Tarun, Thanks a lot for kind valuable information. I have opened/registered for Kotak 811 but I am unable to find my Virtual card in it. Please guide for this.

Tarun SinghDecember 11, 2017

Click on 811 logo.

KautilyaDecember 4, 2017

Does Kotak 811 virtual debit card work with Apple App store? And man, thanks a ton for a much needed tutorial for techy Indians like me as we have very limited options for making international payments.

It is not working on either. May be playstation changed the support for kotak debit cards. Even international transaction is activated for my debit card

Tarun SinghDecember 27, 2017

Try entering every detail in capital letters. Use ‘-‘ instead of ‘/’ in addresses.

Akhil tadiNovember 22, 2017

Hey mate nice post….could u please tell me how to fill the address level 1,2,3 while adding the card.To be specific what order should I follow while filling out the adresses.

Tarun SinghDecember 11, 2017

You should follow the actual order which you followed during bank account creation.

GauravOctober 6, 2017

Hello tarun how to add funds to playstation account using 811 plz guide me through it

Tarun SinghOctober 6, 2017

Hello Gaurav, first of all, create a Kotak 811 account using the above guide and add money to the Kotak account using NEFT or UPI. After generating virtual debit card, use it on Playstation to add funds as you would use a physical debit card.

GauravOctober 6, 2017

I have my 811 account and also virtual debit card can you plz guide me for step by step process for psn indian account please…and its asking about cvv2 number also so plz guide me through this..

Will the Kotak 811 Virtual card work on skrill , neteller etc. Is PAN card mandatory to open an account in Kotak 811 , or Aadhaar card alone is sufficient ?

Tarun SinghSeptember 25, 2017

Yes, Kotak 811 Virtual card will most probably work on skrill, neteller etc. PAN card is mandatory to open Kotak 811 account.

Slovenkia RastoSeptember 16, 2017

Hello, I am residing in India for the last 6 years and working as a consulate adviser. Can you tell me if the kotak 811 virtual card [not the permanent debit card] will work with aliexpress or not? Which card do you think will work 100% because I have the SBI classic card and a HDFC card both are not accepted by aliexpress. Please advice.

Tarun SinghSeptember 18, 2017

Hello, Kotak 811 virtual debit card works with AliExpress.

Slovenkia RastoSeptember 18, 2017

How about the DBS virtual debit card?

Tarun SinghSeptember 18, 2017

Yeah, it also works with AliExpress.

AdityaAugust 29, 2017

SBI debit card also works on PlayStation Store…i recently added funds using that.

Tarun SinghAugust 29, 2017

That’s great but not all SBI debit cards work. Only International debit cards work which are EMV chip based. They have an annual fee. Here you are getting a VISA debit card which has no annual fee.

hardikAugust 26, 2017

Where i fin details about virtual debit card after login. And we can save this card to use in paypal ?

Tarun SinghAugust 27, 2017

You have to click on 811 logo to get the card details. Yes, this card can be saved in PayPal.